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#183 Balanced Living: Elevate Your Day with Effective Morning and Evening Habits

Hart2Heart with Dr. Mike Hart

Release Date: 07/10/2025

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In this solo episode, Dr. Mike Hart shares his detailed morning and evening routines aimed at improving overall health and well-being. He covers various activities such as hydration methods using reverse osmosis water and electrolytes, supplementation with products like nattokinase and saffron for cognitive and arterial health, morning sunlight exposure, and the benefits of stacking routines. The evening routine focuses on winding down by minimizing sympathetic stimulation through supplements, blue light blocking, and maintaining a consistent bedtime. Dr. Hart emphasizes flexibility in following the routines and the importance of not stressing over perfection.

 

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Show Notes:

  • (00:00) – Introduction and overview  

  • (01:00) – Morning routine: hydration and supplements  

  • (09:00) – Morning routine: sunlight and meditation  

  • (14:30)  – "Getting sunlight in your eyes first thing in the morning isn’t hype—it’s neuroscience."

  • (17:30) – Morning routine: cold showers and coffee  

  • (24:00) – Morning routine: nutrition and supplements  

  • (27:00) – Transition to evening routine  

  • (27:30) – Evening routine: preparing for sleep  

  • (29:30) – Evening routine: supplements and tools  

  • (33:30) – Evening routine: final tips and conclusion



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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community. 

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